President Bola Tinubu has stated that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Nigeria signed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a historic one that will deepen cooperation in the areas of aviation, agriculture, climate-smart infrastructure, logistics and digital trade, creating enduring opportunities for the people of the two countries. Tinubu stated this while speaking …
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out Morocco winger Brahim Diaz for praise ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown. Chelle described the Real Madrid forward as a quality player who has played a key role in Morocco’s impressive run at the tournament. Diaz currently leads the AFCON scoring …
The ongoing African cup of Nations (AFCON) was one competition that did not elicit so much excitement from the average Nigerian because the super eagles had just lost the opportunity to partake in the next world cup, so the morale of Nigerians towards the eagles was at an all-time low. However, the Nigeria Super Eagles …
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her partner, Dr. Ivara Esege, have formally served Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, with a legal notice. The notice alleges medical negligence following the tragic death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an official probe into the incident amid public concern. The …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have strengthened their partnership aimed at boosting revenue collection for the Federation. The decision was taken on Monday, when the new NUPRC Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, visited the NRS Chairman, Zacc Adedeji, at the corporate headquarters of the tax agency in Abuja. …
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in custody after he was arraigned on multiple criminal charges at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. Portable appeared in court on Monday to face a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The Ogun State …
Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has made cinematic history with her latest film, Behind the Scenes, which has become the first African movie to surpass ₦2 billion in box office revenue. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that the movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This landmark achievement cements Akindele’s status …
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has denied allegations of stealing $40,000 from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, amid their ongoing marital dispute. Speaking during a live broadcast, Daniels alleged that Nwoko was behind the accusations. She confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued against her and some family members but insisted the claims were …
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for 2026, offering investors an interest rate of 15.39 per cent per annum. It made the announcement in a notification released on Monday, December 12. The January 2026 issuance rates are higher than those offered in December 2025, …
Celebrity Nigerian influencer, Tunde Ednut, has suggested that actress Regina Daniels’ public appearance with an alleged new boyfriend abroad prompted her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, to have her best friend, Ann, arrested. In an Instagram post on Monday evening, Ednut addressed the senator over the arrest, following allegations of theft and other charges against …
